Tuesday, December 7, 2010

TIS THE SEASON!

Midnight Inspiration
The SignatureSterling "elves" are busy, busy, busy ~ and we want to let you know it's not too late to get your holiday orders in....BUT some important order/shipping dates are coming up for holiday delivery.  Check your lists and our shops at signaturesterling.artfire.com and signaturesterling.etsy.com to see if you need to pick up something special for that special someone or for someone special like you this season! :)

Sunday, December 12th ~ last day to order/pay for custom listings to receive for Christmas delivery
Friday, December 17th ~ last day to order/pay for all other listings to receive for Christmas delivery
Monday, December 20th ~ January 2nd  Shops are closed for holiday season and will reopen January 3rd.

Blessings and peace to you and yours this holiday season!

Holiday Pearls

Sunday, December 5, 2010

HOLLY DAY BLOG HOP





Check out all of the fabulous holiday-themed projects, gift ideas, and more from our wonderful EtsyMom Blog Hop Contributors from around the world!!



Here's how it works:
1. Hop through each of the blogs listed above to get fabulous holiday inspiration and leave a comment. If you are starting at a blog in the middle of the Hop, start back at the EtsyMom Blog. You may have to scroll down a bit on the blogs to find the Blog Hop posts as the week progresses.
2. Leave a comment on the EtsyMom Blog post between now and December 11, 2010.
3. Enter to win our giveaway by doing any of the following. For each thing you do, you will be entered into the drawing one more time:

~Leave a comment on the EtsyMom Blog post between now and December 11, 2010.
~Leave a comment on the Holly Day Blog Hop posts for any of the blogs listed above between Dec 5 and Dec 11, 2010.
~Join the EtsyMom Blog email list (fill out the form in the right hand column).
~Become a follower of the EtsyMom Blog! Just click the "Follow" button in the lower right column.
~"Like" the EtsyMom Facebook Page.

Share about this Blog Hop on your own blog, posting a link to this page.
Share about this Blog Hop on Facebook, posting a link to this page.
Share about this Blog Hop on a message board or forum, posting a link to this page.
To let us know you've done these things, please come back to the EtsyMom Blog post and leave a comment for each thing you did.
Sorry - you cannot enter the giveaway here on my blog.

On December 11, 2010 we'll choose a winner using the Random Integer Generator from random.org. The winner will receive this super sweet gift basket full of handmade holiday goodies, including:

a pair of Turquoise Earrings from http://www.stoneymistdesign.etsy.com/
a lampwork bead bracelet by http://handmadewhimzy.etsy.com/
sterling silver and Swarovski pearl/crystal holiday earrings by
a cream colored cotton scarf given by http://www.zoegirldesigns.etsy.com/
a raincloud ornament from http://www.etsy.com/shop/babyjives
a matching splat mat and baby bib from http://www.babysindulgence.etsy.com/
two pair of earrings from http://quirefly.etsy.com/
a gift pack of over 30 pages of vintage paper ephemera by http://www.etsy.com/shop/countrychiccottage
a lovely sustainable stocking from http://www.rikrak.etsy.com/
a set of holly jolly gift tags from http://cinnamonspice.etsy.com/
a set of toddler pajamas in a style of the winner's choice from http://heatheregley.etsy.com/
a $15 gift certificate from http://camelotstreasures.etsy.com/
A gift certificate from http://babyswank.etsy,com/
A Custom copper heart necklace from http://www.etsy.com/shop/ct2designs

I, as a part of five generations of wonderful women, am so very blessed this December to be celebrating my grandmother's 100th birthday.  Gram has always been known for her incredible holiday baking.  One of our family favorites among her famous cookie collection (Sea World Orlando even asked to use her cookie recipes when they opened their Florida Festival exposition) are her Candy Bar Brownies.  Here is the recipe first in her hand writing and then printed below.
 
Candy Bar Brownies
2 chocolate covered Mounds Bars - 4 sections
1/2 c. shortening            1 c. flour
1 c. sugar                       1 tsp. salt
2 eggs                            1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
In a large saucepan melt candy bars & shortening over low heat, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat.  Add remaining ingredients and blend well.
Spread in greased 9" square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.  While warm, cut in bars.

Your next stop in the Holly Day Blog Hop is

Happy Holidays to all & enjoy the Hop!